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"April showers bring May flowers," is more important than you might think when it comes to blooming cactus in an arid environment such as Big Bend National Park. There are more than 60 species of cactus which begin blooming in late March on into the summer. You can read about these "desert treasurs" by clicking here.
Between late March and late May, and depending upon the amount of rain fall Big Bend National Park experienced in the past year, the many varieties of cactus will be in bloom, sporting brilliant saturated colors ranging from yellow to orange to magenta to red.
Big Bend National Park is not simply a park that you pass along the way. Located in West Texas along the US/Mexico border, this 1,252-square-mile park is five hours from the closest commercial airport. In other words, you must make Big Bend your final destination if you’re going to visit. You’re not going to just happen upon it as you drive down the road.
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Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.
Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.
You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks, tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer, and useful planning suggestions.
